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From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading 'Pass breath, Come death!"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Pass breath, Come death!"
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'Pass breath, Come death!"
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
at a previous time
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
go across or through
From this reading 'Pass breath, Come death!"
personages
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From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
ROBverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
ROY
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From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
a vivid mental image
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
at the time that
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading III A VISION OF ROB ROY[9] When, however, I recollected the circumstances in which we formerly met, I could not doubt that the billet was most probably designed for him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had made a marked figure among those mysterious personages over whom Diana seemed to exercise an influence, and from whom she experienced an influence in her turn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And, sinking back upon her couch of straw, she expired without a groan.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was painful to think that the fate of a being so amiable was involved in that of desperadoes of this man's description; yet it seemed impossible to doubt it.
